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Administrative Support for Tenders, Bids and Proposal Compilation

Equip administrators to give tender and bid teams the disciplined support that separates a compliant, well presented submission from a disqualified one. Participants learn to interpret tender requirements, assemble supporting documents, track compliance checklists and manage submission deadlines. Across African public and private procurement, administrative rigour on documents and deadlines is often what keeps a bid in the running.

What you will be able to do

  • Interpret tender documents to identify required forms and documents.
  • Assemble company, tax and compliance documents accurately and on time.
  • Build and manage compliance checklists for a submission.
  • Coordinate inputs from colleagues into a single complete package.
  • Format and package proposals to meet stated submission rules.
  • Manage submission deadlines and delivery to avoid disqualification.

Course outline

  1. 01Understanding Tender Requirements
  2. 02Assembling Supporting Documents
  3. 03Compliance Checklists
  4. 04Coordinating Contributor Inputs
  5. 05Formatting and Packaging Proposals
  6. 06Managing Submission Deadlines
  7. 07Avoiding Common Disqualifications

Who should attend

This course suits bid coordinators, administrative officers, procurement support staff and personal assistants who help compile tenders, bids and proposals.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 19 Aug 2026Durban3R13,000
24 to 26 Aug 2026Johannesburg3R13,000
7 to 9 Sep 2026Mauritius3US$1,500
14 to 16 Sep 2026Dubai3US$1,500
21 to 23 Sep 2026Lagos3US$1,500
28 to 30 Sep 2026Harare3US$1,500
5 to 7 Oct 2026Kampala3US$1,500
12 to 14 Oct 2026Dar es Salaam3US$1,500
19 to 21 Oct 2026Pretoria3R13,000
26 to 28 Oct 2026Cape Town3R13,000
9 to 11 Nov 2026Online3US$900
16 to 18 Nov 2026Mozambique3US$1,500
23 to 25 Nov 2026Cairo3US$1,500
30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026Accra3US$1,500
7 to 9 Dec 2026Lusaka3US$1,500
14 to 16 Dec 2026Kigali3US$1,500
21 to 23 Dec 2026Nairobi3US$1,500

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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